Here's a list of the character news items for the heros and villians of the third episode of Star Wars. They're updated automatically as news happens, and we're out hunting down the best and most reliable news and information we can get. Enjoy!

NOTE!! - The first half of this list contains names that Lucasfilm has publicly acknowledged for characters known to appear in Episode III. There are a few possibly, very minor spoilers in some of the text items, so be careful. There are big spoilers on down in the second half of the page. If you're not sure about TF.N's policy on spoilers, please click on the link in the left-hand navigation bar.

NEW CHARACTERS

	unknown Role: Aide to Senator Bail Organa Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: unknown Description: This aide was as loyal to Senator Organa as he was to the Republic...
	Bene Role: Young Jedi Knight Affiliation: Jedi Knights Race: Human Actor: Mousy McCallum Description: This power of the Force seems to run in the family of this young Jedi...
	Bana Breemu Role: Senator Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Bai Ling Description: This woman was a Senator to the Old Republic More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Cin Drallig Role: Jedi Knight Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Nick Gillard Description: A well-deserved cameo for everyone's favorite stunt coordinator More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Commander Cody Role: Soldier in the Army of the Republic Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Temuera Morrison Description: A commanding officer in the Army of the Republic More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Ellé Role: Handmaiden from Naboo Affiliation: Senator Amidala Race: Human Actor: Chantel Freer Description: A handmaiden to Senator Padmé Amidala More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Fang Zar Role: Senator Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Alien Actor: Warren Owens Description: A Senator to the Old Republic More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Fema Baab Role: Senator Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Olive Levi Description: A Senator to the Old Republic More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	General Grievous Role: Military Leader Affiliation: Separatists Race: Part-alien, part-droid Actor: ? Description: The new bad guy in the galaxy, Grievous is the leader of the Separatist armies, and has connections to Darth Sidious. He is described as part-alien, part-droid, and "central to the plot" of Episode III, and is "one bad mother". More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Giddean Danu Role: Senator Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Chris Kirby Description: This man was a Senator to the Old Republic More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Moteé Role: Handmaiden from Naboo Affiliation: Senator Padmé Amidala Race: Human Actor: Kristy Wright Description: A handmaiden to Senator Padmé Amidala More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Tion Medon Role: Helpful Alien Affiliation: Unknown Race: Unknown Actor: Bruce Spence Description: The administrator of a remote sanctuary More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry

RETURNING CHARACTERS

	Anakin Skywalker Role: Jedi Knight Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Hayden Christensen Description: This former slave turned Jedi Knight was the best starpilot in the galaxy during the Clone Wars. You know what happened afterward... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Bail Organa Role: Senator from Alderaan Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Jimmy Smits Description: One of the few Senators to openly question the motivations of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Bail Organa plays a larger role in Episode III... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Beru Lars Role: Wife of Owen Lars Affiliation: None Race: Human Actor: Bonnie Maree Piesse Description: Owen and Beru have married, but their first child comes from an unexpected source... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	C-3PO Role: Handmade Protocol Droid Affiliation: unknown Race: Droid Actor: Anthony Daniels Description: The perky protocol droid returns, although his role in the events that shape the galaxy remains a mystery. More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Chewbacca Role: unknown Affiliation: unknown Race: Wookiee Actor: Peter Mayhew Description: Chewbacca lives! No word on his exact role yet, though. More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Mace Windu Role: Jedi Master and leader of the Jedi Council Affiliation: Jedi Knights Race: Human Actor: Samuel L. Jackson Description: Mace Windu regretted not killing Count Dooku when he had the chance. Will his decision lead to severe repercussions? More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Mon Mothma Role: Senator from Chandrila Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Genevieve O'Reilly Description: One of the few Senators to openly question the motivations of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Mon Mothma finds herself in the dwindling minority... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	unknown Role: Queen of the planet Naboo Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Keisha Castle-Hughes Description: A new queen has been elected by the people of Naboo, to succeed Queen Jamillia.
	Obi-Wan Kenobi Role: Jedi Master and teacher of Anakin Skywalker Affiliation: Jedi Knights Race: Human Actor: Ewan McGregor Description: This Jedi Master is becoming increasingly worried about his padawan, not to mention the galaxy at large, as the Clone Wars grind to an end. More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	Padmé Amidala Skywalker Role: Senator from Naboo Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Human Actor: Natalie Portman Description: Padmé's marriage to Anakin Skywalker isn't the only thing that has changed her life... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry
	R2-D2 Role: Astromech Droid Affiliation: Old Republic Race: Droid Actor: Kenny Baker Description: This fiesty, inventive astromech always seems to find his way into trouble.... More Info: News Articles - CUSWE Entry